Schippers celebrates its 40th anniversary

The Dutch company Schippers, a large player in the
field of day-to-day livestock farming equipment, celebrates its 40th anniversary
at the end of this year.

In 1967, Martien Schippers laid down the basis of the company as it
currently exists. The current organisation has developed into a company with 170
employees, active in 40 countries and with an annual turnover of €60 million.

In 1997, Martien Schippers' three sons Harrie, Mark and Guus took over.
Over the last ten years the company has shown average annual growth of
20%.

In a press release, the company says its success is related to 'an
innovative and flexible attitude'. "Schippers is constantly occupied in
improving current methods and products for livestock producers. The company's
mentality can be described as 'no nonsense' resulting in fast and consistent
service for customers."

Export

The company started supplying goods beyond its native Netherlands in 1997.
With owned sales offices, the company gained ground in the Netherlands, Belgium,
Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Philippines, Canada, UK and Denmark.

In other countries the company's export department ensures strong links
between head office and agents, resellers and end users.

In order to meet the growing demands from the market, the company will
start expanding its current distribution centre in Lommel, Belgium, by the end
of this year, doubling current capacity.

Read more about the jubilee in the next issue of World Poultry (Vol 23 No
10).